More than 1,300 excess deaths recorded in Europe heatwave: WHO
The World Health Organization reports over 1,300 excess deaths in Europe linked to a severe, record-breaking heatwave. Officials warn that climate change is making such extreme weather events more frequent and dangerous for the continent.
Why it matters
The rising death toll highlights the urgent public health challenges posed by climate change and the lack of infrastructure readiness for extreme heat.
The World Health Organization said on Sunday (June 28, 2026) that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
The article relies on official data from the WHO and meteorological services to report on a public health crisis.
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